AIP Friendly Honey Garlic Salmon
Salmon is one of those proteins that genuinely shines when you let the ingredients do the talking, and this pan-seared version delivers a glossy, caramelized glaze that looks like it came out of a restaurant kitchen. The sauce comes together from honey, coconut aminos, fresh garlic, grated ginger, apple cider vinegar, and turmeric — every single one of them protocol-friendly, with no soy, no nightshades, and no grain-based shortcuts hiding in the mix. Coconut aminos do a lot of heavy lifting here, bringing that savory depth you'd normally get from soy sauce without any of the ingredients that tend to cause problems. The technique is straightforward: sear the fillets flesh-side down first to build a golden crust, flip them, then spoon that thickening glaze over the top until it coats the back of a spoon and the fish hits 145°F. Four servings come together in under 15 minutes of active cooking, which makes this a genuinely weeknight-friendly option even when you're already tired of reading labels. A squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh parsley at the end brighten the whole plate without adding anything complicated.
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4 servings
For the salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~2 1/4 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the flesh side evenly with the salt and 1/4 tsp turmeric.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, coconut aminos, minced garlic, grated ginger, apple cider vinegar, and remaining 1/4 tsp turmeric until combined. Set aside.
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